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- The three stranded climbers trapped on Mount Logan were rescued late friday after the storm keeping them there broke. Two more climbers ascended the mountain and kept them warm before they were airlifted to a hospital in Anchorage, Alaska . (CBC)
- The House Of Commons votes on two crucial budget bills. Bill C-43 carries with a vote of 250 yea, 54 nay. Bill C-48 is tied with a vote of 152 yea, 152 nay, with the Speaker voting in favour, breaking the tie and carrying the bill. The Canadian government survives the vote of confidence. (CBC)
- The Federal Court Of Appeal upholds a lower court ruling that denied CRIA's request of revealing the personal information of users of 29 IP addresses which it believes are heavy downloaders of copy-righted music. The ruling sights the need for increased privacy protection since "the potential for unwarranted intrusion into personal lives is now unparalleled." (P2PNews)
- After receiving approval of the Canadian Senate on Wednesday, Bill C-15 receives Royal Assent today to become law. The bill amends the Migratory Birds Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to increase the penalties for ships that pollute Canadian waters and allow charges to be filed against individual ship employees. (CP)
- An Ontario man is sentenced to 15 years in prison and a lifetime driving prohibition after killing two people in two separate Drunk Driving accidents. He becomes the first Canadian to be twice convicted of impaired driving causing death in separate collisions. (CTV)
- A study published in the Canadian Journal Of Public Health finds that the better the access to Fast Food restaurants in a neighbourhood the higher the levels of hospital admissions and coronary disease in that neighbourhood. (CTV)
- Prime Minister Paul Martin sets May 19 as the date for a vote on the 2005 budget which he says will be considered a confidence vote in the government. (CP)
- Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay startles royal watchers when he greets Princess Margriet Of The Netherlands with a signature Montreal two-cheek kiss. The princess is flustered, but quickly recovers, delivers the speech, and returns the kiss. Both the royals and the mayor deny any serious protocol breach. The princess, who was born in Ottawa , is visiting Montreal as part of the commemorations of Canada's help in liberating the Netherlands during World War II . (CBC)
- House Of Commons Opposition members of parliament pass a motion to instruct a house committee to call for the resignation of the government. The 153 votes of the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois defeat the 150 votes of the Liberals and NDP . There are three absences on the government side. Although the motion is classified as a procedural instruction to a committee, the Tories and BQ call on the government to resign. (There is debate between parties and constitutional experts as to whether or not this is a No Confidence Motion .) (CBC)
- ''', the deported pizza-store owner who accused MP Judy Sgro of influence peddling retracts his accusations. Judy Sgro withdraws her $750,000 defamation lawsuit. (National Post)
- A board of inquiry for the Navy concludes that the fire aboard on October 5, 2004, that killed one crewmember was an accident and not the fault of the captain or any other crewmember. (CP)
- Quebec announces it will eliminate religious instruction in schools in 2008. The province's education system is currently using the 'notwithstanding Clause' of the Charter Of Rights And Freedoms in order to teach Catholic and Protestant religions in public schools. (Globe&Mail) (CTV)
- ''' passes its Second Reading in Parliament . The vote passed at 164 to 137, which means the bill will be sent to a parliamentary committee before its final reading. Proponents of the bill are worried that an election may dramatically decrease the chances the bill has for passing. (CBC)
- The , Edmonton , Vancouver , Victoria , Ottawa , and Montreal . (CBC)
- Canadian Veteran s of World War II are honoured in the Netherlands . One thousand five hundred veterans attended the event, which is part of the celebrations leading up to the 60th anniversary of Victory In Europe Day . (CP)
- Lab tests reveal the powder found at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to be a harmless food product. The four people rushed to the hospital were thoroughly decontaminated, isolated, and screened, but were found to be in normal physical condition. (CP) (CTV)
- At Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport an unidentified white powder spills out of a bag at customs. Four people are rushed to the hospital where they are decontaminated. The powder came from a British Airways flight from London . (Globe&Mail)
- Water from the town of Maxville, Ontario may be contaminated by Ethanol from the Via Rail spill yesterday. Residents are waiting for the results of an analysis before drinking their water. (CBC)
- A study in New Brunswick reveals that the province does not offer enough support programs for Suicide prevention. In response to the study, the Provincial Health Minister says that the government will work to improve existing services and offer additional ones. New clinics and technology will be made available, such as Videoconferencing between doctors and patients. (CBC) (CP)
- An Ontario court ruling orders a 14-year-old British Columbian girl to return to British Columbia. The girl, a Jehovah's Witness , has Cancer , but refuses Blood Transfusion s on religious grounds. Last month, the B.C. court ruled that the girl was a Minor and could not refuse such treatment if the doctors thought it was critical to her health. The Ontario ruling upholds this. (Globe and Mail) (CBC)
- Prime Minister Paul Martin announces that he and the other federal party leaders shall attend V-E Day celebrations in the Netherlands . The decision comes after criticism over the recall of Liberal Minister Albina Guarnieri , leaving Canada without representation by an elected politician. Paul Martin says that he will attend the celebrations now that the Opposition party leaders shall also be going. (CBC)
- The government denies the request for a public inquiry into the Air India incident. In an e-mail sent to the families of the victims, B.C.'s Ministry of Attorney General says, "that there are no grounds on which The Crown could launch an appeal." (CBC)
- A study by StatsCan , entitled ''The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth'', indicates that low- Self-esteem (for girls) and troubles at home (for boys) may cause Adolescent s to engage in Sexual Intercourse at an earlier age. Drinking and Smoking are also listed as contributing factors. (CTV) (Globe and Mail)
- Liberal , New Democratic and Green parties participate in the televised leaders' debate in Vancouver leading up to the next provincial General Election on May 17 . (CBC) (Globe&Mail)
- A study sponsored by Bird Studies Canada finds Canada's Boreal Forest is relied upon by billions of birds at some time in their life. The study finds that 80% of Waterfowl species in North America and 63% of Finch species use Canada's boreal forest for Mating . (CP) (NewsWire)
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency finds that 117 out of 165 dietary products, or 71%, are mislabelled or contain ingredients that are not permitted. (CTV)
- A chemical spill, 70 km east of Ottawa , on the Montreal - Ottawa route causes Environment Canada to evacuate the surrounding area. The chemical, highly flammable Ethanol , originated from a CN freight car on the Ottawa Central Railway. (CBC)
- Newfoundland crab fishermen protest near government buildings, including the Legislature Building , causing disruption in daily proceedings. The fishermen are upset of Premier Danny Williams ' changes to the provincial crab industry. (CBC) (Globe&Mail)
- Greenpeace co-founder Bob Hunter dies from prostate cancer. (Globe&Mail) (GreenPeace)
- Health Canada estimates that 5,900 people die each year as a result of Air Pollution . (MedicalNewsToday)
- Liberal Veteran Affairs minister Albina Guarnieri is called back to Canada. If the Tories and Bloc propose a Motion Of No Confidence , the Liberal Minority Government will need her vote, as well as the votes of Independent MPs. Guarnier's recall comes just days before the VE Day celebrations in the Netherlands . (CBC)
- Four new Polls suggest that the Liberals are tied or leading over Conservatives for popular support. According to EKOS Research Associates poll of 1,212 voters, the parties had the following percentage of support:
- ---Liberals - 33%
- ---Conservatives - 31%
- --- NDP - 19%
- --- Bloc Québécois - 12%
- --- Green Party - 6%
:An independent poll of 1,000 voters by Ipsos-Reid had similar results, except that the Conservatives (33%) were ahead of the Liberals (30%), the NDP had 17%, and the Green Party had 5%. (CBC)
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